Bath-cabinet.



A. M. HOLADAY.

BATH CABINET. APPLICATION FILED MAB. 4, 1910.

964,779, Patented July 19, 1910.

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A. M. HOLADAY.

BATH CABINET.

APPLICATION FILED NARA, 1910. 964,779. a I Patented July 19, 1910.

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BATH CABINET. I APPLI GATION FILED MAR. 4, 1910.

964,779. Patented July 19, 1910;

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UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

ADOLPH M. HOLADAY, OF WATHENA, KANSAS.

BATH-CABINET.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, AnoLrH M. HoLADAY, a citizen of the United States, residing at VVathena, in the county of Doniphan and State of Kansas, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Bath-Cabinets, of which the following is aspecification, ref erence being had to the accompanying drawlngs.

This invention relates to certain new and useful improvements in bath cabinets and more particularly to a combined water and vapor bath cabinet which may be readily converted from one into the other.

The primary object of the present invention resides in the provision of a cabinet of the above character of simple construction, and one wherein the burners for generating the vapor may be adjusted by the occupant.

Another object is to provide a bath tub of air tight construction having a water receiving tub arranged over suitable oil burn;

ers, and a housing removably positioned upon the top of the cabinet and adapted to inclose the upper part of the body of the occupant, said housing having a flexible top adapted to be adjusted about the neck of the occupant to retain the vapors therein. lVith these and other objects in view, the invention consists of the novel features of construction and the combination and arrangement of parts hereinafter fully described and claimed, and illustrated in the accompanying drawings, in which Figure 1 is a side elevation of a bath cabinet constructed in accordance with the present invention showing the same when used for taking vapor baths; Fig. 2 is a vertical longitudinal section through the cabinet; Fig. 3 is a side elevation of the lower body portion of the cabinet, the front of the easing being removed; Fig. 1 is a top plan view, the top of the cabinet being removed;

Fig. 5 is a section taken on the line 55 of Fig. 2; Fig. 6 is a plan View showing the means for supporting the tub and the arrangement of the burners; Fig. 7 is a bottom plan view of the removable cover of the cabinet; and Fig. 8 is a detail perspective View of the removable perforated false bottom for the tub.

Referring more particularly to the drawings 5 indicates the lower portion of my improved bath cabinet. This body portion Specification of Letters Patent.

Application filed March 4, 1910.

Patented July 19, 1910. Serial No. 547,254.

comprises a metallic frame structure consisting of a plurality of longitudinal and transverse bars 6 secured to the corner posts 7. This frame structure is covered by a sheet metal casing 8 which may be secured thereto in any suitable manner and is preferably enameled. A bottom plate 9 is secured to the lower frame bars and forms the base of the cabinet.

Transverse partition plates 10 are ar ranged in spaced relation between the lower longitudinal frame bars 6 and have their upper edges cut away between their ends, as shown at 10. Longitudinal tub supporting bars 11 are secured at their ends to these partition plates, said bars being of substantially L-shaped form and having the ends of their vertical flanges disposed upon the partition plates, the extremities thereof being bent at right angles, as at 11. The transverse flanges of the bars extend inwardly toward each other and have their upper surfaces disposed in the same plane with the upper edges of the partition plates. The ends of these flanges are bent downwardly and secured to the inner faces of the plates, as shown at 12. A shallow pan or tub 13 is positioned upon the transverse flanges of the L-shaped bars 11, the ends of said pan being positioned upon the intermediate recessed upper edges of the partition plates 10, the transversely disposed extremities 11 of the vertical flanges of the angle bars preventing any longitudinal movement of the tub.

A plurality of oil burners 14 are arranged beneath the pan 13. Preferably two of such burners would be employed and the oil conducting pipe 15 thereof extends through one of the partitions 10, said pipe being connected to an oil supply pipe 16 which extends through one end of the metallic casing of the cabinet and is adapted to supply the oil to the burners from an oil tank supported exteriorly of the cabinet in any suitable manner. A valve 16 is arranged in the supply pipe whereby the flow of oil may be cut off to any extent required. The supply of oil to each of the burners is independently controlled by means of suitable valves 17, the valve stems 18 extending transversely from the burners and having their outer ends mounted in suitable bearings 19 secured to the longitudinal frame bars 6. These valve stemseach have a beveled gear 20 secured to its outer end edges adapted to be engaged by a smaller gear 20 secured upon the lower end of each of the adjusting rods 21. The upper ends of these rods are arranged in suitable bearings on the upper longitudinal bar of the frame structure and are formed with knurled heads by means of which they may be manipulated by the occupant of the cabinet. The burners are each provided with an oil cup 17 in which the oil is ignited to generate heat from the burners. v j

An outlet pipe 22 communicates with one end of the pan 13 and extends through the end of the cabinet casing. This pipe is provided with a valve 23 which is adapted-to be opened to drain the water from the tub. A pipe 23 communicates with the pipe 22 beyond the valve and extends upwardly .and

inwardly through the end of the tub 24:

which is arranged over the pan 13. This pipe is adapted to carry the overflow from the tub and the drain pipe 22. The tub 24L is formed upon its upper edges with a flange 25 which is disposed upon the upper frame bars 6 of the body of the cabinet. These flanges are secured to the bars by means of suitable screws. The bottom of the tub is centrally formed with an elon ated opening 26, the edges of which are flanged downwardly into the pan 13.

The above comprises the arrangement of the cabinet when it is desired to take a water bath, the water being poured into the tub until the desired depth is obtained. The oil burners 14 are then ignited until the water attains the proper temperature. After the user has completed his bath the water may be drained from the tub in the manner above described.

In order to render the oil burners easily accessible I provide the front of the casing 8 of the cabinet with a central hinged door 28 which may be securely closed in any de sired manner and when opened affords easy access to the burners for repairs or cleaning purposes. Hinged doors 29 are also provided upon each side of the center door 28, and open outwardly of the transverse partitions 10. In the space provided between these partitions and the ends of the casing, towels, brushes, soap and other toilet accessories may be kept.

When it is desired to convert the device into a vapor bath cabinet, the false bottom plate 30, shown in detail in Fig. 8, is arranged upon the bot-tom of the shallow pan 13. This plate is slightly curved and when in position is flush with the bottom of the tub 2 1. To the opposite ends and the center of the plate a transverse cleat 31 is secured which spaces the plate from the bottom of the pan 13; The plate 30 is provided with a plurality of perforations 32 through which the steam generated from the pan l3 ascends into the housing of the cabinet.

The cover 33 of the cabinet is detachably secured upon the top of the frame structure, said cover being provided with openings adjacent to its edges to receive the securing screws 34. The edges of this cover are reinforced by means of the bead 35 and upon its under side a strip of rubber 36 is secured to the outer edges thereof. Thus when the cover is arranged upon the frame structure and properly secured, the rubber strip will effectually prevent the entrance of air into the cabinet or the escape of steam. A housing 37 is centrally formed upon the cover 33, the upper end of which has secured thereto a flexible covering 38. The center of this covering is provided with an opening through which the occupants head extends. The covering is loose enough to permit the same to be arran ed about the neck of persons of various heights and the edge of the opening therein is provided with a drawing string by means of which the same may be closed tightly about the neck, thereby preventing the escape of steam. The cover plate 33 is formed with a substantially semi-circular perforated extension seat 39 which extends outwardly beneath one side of the housing 37. In the suse of the cabinet for taking vapor baths, the occupant sits upon this plate, the feet being supported by a suitable foot rest 40. This foot rest is in the form of a rod bent intermediate of its ends to provide a U- shaped portion, the parallel longitudinally extending portions of which are connected by the supporting plates 41upon which the feet of the occupant are positioned. A hanger rod 42 is secured to the cover 33 and embraces the parallel portions of the rod adjacent to the foot plates. The central portion of the rod 40 is secured to the under side of the seat plate 39. Thus the occupant may be comfortably seated within the cabinet. It will be noted from reference to Fig. 4: of the drawings that the upper flared heads of the adjusting rods 21 whereby the supply of fuel to the burners is regulated, are disposed within the housing 34-. Thus the occupant of the cabinet may increase or decrease the oil supply to the burners in accordance with the temperature within the housing. The outer end of the housing is provided with a hinged door 13 which may be closed and secured from the interior or the exterior of the cabinet by means of the member 4 1 formed upon its ends with the right angular handle portion 44. This member is provided with screw threads between the handle portions 441' which is adapted to engage with the threads of a lug 45 secured to the inner side of the housing, said lug being formed with a semicircular threaded groove on oneface, said groove being engagedbythe threads on the door securing member 44. Thus as the rod 44 is rotated, it will securely holdthe door closed, or" when; rotated in the opposite direction Will release the door andthe mem ber 44 may then be entirely disengaged from the lug 45. The inner side of the door 43 is provided at'its edges with a rubber strip which is adapted to closely engage upon a flange extending inwardly fromthe door opening, and thus provide anair tight closure. A mirror 46 may be secured to the outside of the door, the casing of said mirror: being provided with a comb rack 47 at its lower end.

From the above it willbe seen that the cabinet may be readily arranged so that a vapor bath may be taken. When a water bath is desired and the top of'th'e cabinet is not in use the same may be readily removed and suspended from a'wall hook by means of the chain 48, the ends of which are secured to the rear end of the housin'g'34at itsupper edge.

From the foregoing it is believed thatthe construction and operation ofmy improved bath cabinet may be readily understood without necessitating a further description. The device is simple in construction, and of great convenience andutility. The outer casing of the frame structure and the cover and housing are enameled so as to enhance itsattractiveness as an article of furniture.

The cabinet may also be constructed at a' low cost and will not readily get out: of order.

While I have shown and described What I deem to be the preferable embodiment of'the invention, it will be understood that the same is susceptible of numerous minor modi-- fications' without departing from the essential features or sacrificing any of the advantages thereof.

Having thus described the invention What is claimed is:

1. A bath cabinet comprising a' frame structure, a tub arranged thereon, a plurality of oil burners beneath said tub, a removable cover for said frame structure, a

housing centrally arranged on thecover, a flexible closure for the upper open end of the housmg, a support for the occupant car-' ried by the cover, means forsupplying oil the upper openend of said housing. and

adapted to be closed about the neck-of an 00- cupant, means carried by the cover for seating the occupant, and means for independ ent-ly regulating the amount of fuel supplied to said burners, said means being operated:

from within said housing:

3. A bath cabinet comprising a frame structure, a tub supported thereon havingan opening in its bottom, a foraminous plate removably arranged in said opening, a plurality of burners-supported in the frame beneath said tub, means for supplyingoil to said burners, a cover removably'secured on the frame having a housing centrally arranged thereon, a foraminous seat extending beneath the housing, a foot support carried by said cover, an entrance opening for the housing, an air tight closure for said opening, and means operated by the occupant'of the housing for independently controlling the supply of fuel to said burners.

4. A bath cabinet comprising a frame structure, an outer metallic casing for: said structure, a tub support Within the structure having a centralelongated opening in its bottom, a foraminous plate removably positioned in said opening, means for supporting said plate, a plurality ofoil burnerssupported in the frame beneath the tub, means for supplying. oil to said burners,

a cut oifvalve for each of the burners, the valve stems extending outwardly'and supported in saidframe structure, a removable cover for said structure, a housing carried thereby having a flexible closure for its upper open end, said closure having a central opening to receive the neck of an occupant, a seat and foot rest carried by said cover, and means mounted in the frame structure and connected to said valve stems for independently controlling the supply of oil to said burners, said means being operated from the interior of the housing.

5. A bath cabinet comprising a rectangular frame structure, an exterior metallic covering for said structure, transverse partitions arranged in said structure, a shallow pan supported thereon, a tub supported upon said frame structure and having a centralrectangular opening in its bottom above said pan, a foram inous plate supported on said pan andin the same plane asthe bottom of the tub, a plurality of'burners arranged between said transverse partitions beneath the pan, means for: supplying oil thereto, cut off valves for each of said-burners, the stems of said valves having their outer ends mounted in bearings secured to the frame, a cove-r for said frame structure having a housing there on, a support for the occupant carried by said cover arrangedimmediately above the foraminous plate, and means mounted in the. frame cooperatively connected to said valve stems for independently controlling the supply of oil to said burners, said means being operated from the interior of the housing.

6. A bath cabinet comprising a frame structure, a sheet metal casing secured to the exterior of said structure, transverse partitions secured in said frame, longitudinal bars secured to said partitions, a pan sup ported on said bars, a tub mounted in the frame having an opening in its bottom positioned over the pan, a foraminous plate arranged in said pan in a plane coincident with the bottom of the tub, a plurality of oil burners arranged beneath said pan, valves for regulating the supply of fuel to said burners, means for supplying fuel to the burners, a covering removably arranged upon said frame structure carrying a housing, an adjustable flexible covering for the open top of the housing, means for supporting the occupant carried by said cover, and means mounted in the frame structure operated from within the housing for actuating the burner valves to control the supply of fuel to the burners.

7. A bath cabinet comprising a covered frame, a water pan supported in said frame, a tub mounted in the frame having an opening in its bottom above said pan, a foraminous plate removably arranged in said opening, burners arranged beneath the pan, means for supplying oil to said burners, valves for controlling the oil supply, the valve stems being transversely extended and mounted in bearings in the frame, adjusting rods mounted in the bearings in the frame, intermeshing beveled gears on the ends of said rods and valve stems, a removable cover inclosing the body of the occupant disposed above said tub, said adjusting rods being positioned within the housing and adapted to be operated by the occupant thereof to adjust the burner valves and control the supply of oil to the burners.

8. A bath cabinet comprising a covered frame structure, transverse partitions secured in said frame, parallel longitudinal angle bars secured at their ends to said partitions, a water pan supported on the flanges of said bars, a tub having its upper edges flanged and seated upon said frame structure, said tub being provided with a longitudinal opening in its bottom, a foraminous plate arranged in the pan in the same plane with the bottom of the tub, a plurality of oil burners arranged beneath the pan, valves for controlling the supply of oil to the burners, a cover for said frame, a housing centrally arranged thereon, supporting means for the occupant carried by said cover, and means arranged within said housing for actuation by the occupant thereof to operate the burner valves and control the supply of oil thereto.

9. A bath cabinet comprising a body havear/79 ing a water pan arranged therein, a plurality of burners supported beneath said pan, a tub mounted in the body having an opening in its bottom disposed over the pan, a foraminous plate positioned in said pan, means for supplying oil to the burners, valves for regulating the supply of oil, a removable cover arranged on the top of said body, a housing thereon having an entrance opening, a hinged door closing said opening, means for sealing said door in the opening providing an air tight closure, and means arranged in the body and extending into the housing adapted to be actuated by the occupant to adjust said burner valves to control the oil supply.

10. A bath cabinet comprising a body, a water pan arranged therein, oil burners supported in the body beneath said pan, said body having a hinged door to permit of access to the burners, a tub supported on said body and depending Within the same, said tub having an opening in its bottom disposed over the water pan, a covering arranged upon said body, screws removably securing said cover thereon, a housing arranged on the cover above the opening in said tub, said housing having an entrance opening, a hinged door for closing the same, means for closing said door from the interior or exterior of the housing, a seat carried by the cover, a foot rest carried by the cover below said seat, and means adapted to be actuated by the occupant for controlling the supply of oil to the burners.

11. A bath cabinet comprising a body, transverse partitions arranged therein, a water pan supported by said partitions, hinged doors in the front of said body adapted to permit of access to the compart ments formed by said partitions, a plurality of oil burners arranged between the partitions beneath said pan, a tub supported upon the body having an opening in its bottom, the edges of said opening being flanged downwardly upon the sides of the pan, a cover for said body, a housing carried thereby positioned over the opening in the bottom of said tub, said housing having an entrance opening, a hinged door adapted to be opened or closed from the interior or exterior of the housing, and means operable by the occupant for regulating the supply of oil to said burners.

12. A bath cabinet comprising a frame structure, an exterior metallic covering for said structure, transverse partitions arranged in spaced relation within said frame, a water pan supported thereby, a tub arranged in said frame above said pan and having an opening in its bottom, a foraminous plate removably arranged in said pan disposed in the same plane with the bottom of the tub, a plurality of burners beneath said pan means for supplying oil to said for regulating the supply of oil to said burners, valves for independently controlburners. 10 ling the oil supply, a cover arranged upon In testimony whereof I hereunto aflix my said frame, a housing thereon, a perforated signature in the presence of two Witnesses.

' seat carried by the cover extending into the ADOLPH M. HOLADAY.

housing, a foot support supported from said Witnesses: cover, and means connected to the stems of CLARENCE GURNEY, the burner valves operable by the occupant GEO. H. DUBACH. 

